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The primary and secondary valencies of cobalt respectively in Co(NH3)5ClCl2 are:
ChemistryCoordination CompoundsJEE MainJEE Main 2023 (24 Jan Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 3 and 5
  • B 2 and 6
  • C 2 and 8
  • D 3 and 6
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The correct answer is: 3 and 6

Co(NH3)5ClCl2

The primary valency is the ionisable valency.  Oxidation number of Co is +3. So, primary valency is 3. Secondary valency refers the coordination number. It is an octahedral complex so, secondary valency is 6.

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